I was referring to a fellow cyclist when I said "one of our own".
We (any group of folks who come together around a shared interest) always mourn the loss of a member or friend.
As the second part of my post tried to mention, 1) our ultimate concern should extend to anyone (humans) who suffers as a result of such an event and 2) the law should be enforced in all circumstances, not selectively.
The law requires an investigation of the facts and due process. Our outrage when hearing a "news story" should always be tempered by patience within the judicial system.
Hope that clears it up.
Originally Posted by
blarnie
By our own, I hope you mean human.
He should have been detained at the very least for his own safety. Without being there or having conducted a full investigation, the reason the accident happened is unkown. An arrest without proper charges becomes a difficult conviction.
It is horrible that a life was lost. But judicious course is warranted.